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In ‘Master Class’ at Hylton Center, tribute to an opera diva

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Broadway veteran Lisa Vroman commands center stage as the legendary Maria Callas.

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Prince William County news in brief

Business recycling reports due Feb. 15; Vivian Mays named Volunteer of the Year; more news.

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Prince William County development

Here’s a list of projects planned in the county.

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Prince William County adopt a pet

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Thunder, 2 years old, is available for adoption.

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Prince William County sports announcements

Officials and players of all ages are sought for activities including baseball, football and lacrosse.

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Prince William County health calendar

Health-related events and support group meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks.

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Hearing scheduled Monday in case of former Va. governor

A judge will consider whether Robert F. McDonnell can talk to potential witnesses, who also are family.

Accident closes part of Old Lee Highway

Accident closes Old Lee Highway in Fairfax

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Saga of failed Rockville real estate firm unfolds in court

Opus East, once a highly profitable Rockville developer, becomes target of creditors in bankruptcy case.

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In last week as BAE CEO, Hudson looks forward

Outgoing BAE executive says industry must adapt to attract the talent that is today drawn to Google.

 

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George Mason conducts massive recycling experiment at Patriot Center game

The university wanted to see how much trash was produced by, and could be recycled from, 7,700 people. Answer: a lot.

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↓The State of NoVa still growing fast

In the last three years, while Virginia’s population rose 3.2 percent, Northern Virginia’s population nearly doubled that.

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Springfield’s Dave Grohl snubbed by Oscars and by Fairfax County, but not by Grammys

Musician’s film documentary doesn’t get an Academy Award nomination, and Fairfax still hasn’t honored its greatest musician.

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Outdoor skating still not safe, people still doing it at Lake Barcroft in Fairfax County

It hasn’t been cold enough for ice to be sufficiently thick to support skaters, but skaters are out anyway.

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Local ballerinas take the stage for auditions

Dozens of local ballerinas auditioned for a chance to gain acceptance into one of the most selective summer ballet programs.

The salt siege

After a long frigid snap, the Washington region looks like it has crawled out of some ancient mineral sea.

Snowy owl hit by bus in downtown D.C.

The majestic snowy owl that has captivated Washington in recent days was apparently hit by a bus Thursday.

A window onto homelessness

In Arlington, volunteers count the population and gather information.

A new state park for Northern Virginia

The park in western Loudoun County will feature 600 acres along the Appalachian Trail, near Harpers Ferry.

Recruited to fight Prince George’s fires

A look at a fire-response demonstration for family members of some recent recruits to the Prince George’s fire department.

Washington Auto Show

The annual event runs through Feb. 2 at the convention center.

Maryland State of the State address

Gov. Martin O’Malley laid out a case that he has made Maryland stronger during “difficult and important days.”

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